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Journey to NWU Medical School continues
2024-05-09 Each step is more exciting than the previous one as the destination comes more clearly into view. On Wednesday, 8 May, a delegation from North-West University (NWU) met with general practitioners and specialists in the private sector in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cadavers-virtual-dissection-reshaping-medical-learning
From cadavers to virtual dissection: reshaping medical learning
2024-05-15 The School of Nursing at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is keeping up with the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Anatomy and physiology education have been completely revolutionised by the recently introduced anatomage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology
NWU plays host to conference on the impact of digital technologies on practical theology
2025-01-30 The South African landscape of practical theology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, largely influenced by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The Society for Practical Theology in South Africa (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-wild-pedagogies-quest-change-south-africas-eurocentric-curriculum
Exploring wild pedagogies in the quest to change South Africa's Eurocentric curriculum
2023-11-13 University curricula must incite difficult conversations to meet today's challenges, and in recent years there has been a growing movement towards decolonising the education curriculum in South Africa. The question of “what knowledge is of most worth”, or “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-ensure-fair-and-smooth-elections
NWU student helps to ensure fair and smooth elections
2024-06-27 The 2024 national elections were deemed a turning point for South Africa, with the general public hoping for a new political landscape that will address the longstanding economic challenges in the country. Driven by the desire for change, Khotso Pitso, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-chris-van-schoor-managing-major-corporate-upgrade
Prof Chris van Schoor – managing a major corporate upgrade
2024-05-28 When one thinks about Mercedes-Benz, images of class, power, prestige and the well-known and loved brand immediately come to mind. Prof Chris van Schoor, project manager and industrial engineering consultant, was the project lead overseeing a significant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/joining-forces-combat-gender-based-violence-and-femicide
Joining forces to combat gender-based violence and femicide
2024-09-24 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with other stakeholders, recently signed up for the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges an initiative of the GBVF Collective, which aims to address gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by involving various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-chaka-breaking-stereotypes-and-pursuing-excellence
Sandile Chaka is breaking stereotypes and pursuing excellence
2024-08-29 Netball, widely recognised as a female-dominated sport, has been steadily gaining traction among male athletes, particularly in South Africa. This shift was marked by a historic moment in 2021 when Netball South Africa hosted the first International Male…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naomi-matthys-and-her-dedication-sign-language-education
Naomi Matthys and her dedication to Sign Language education
2024-08-30 Sign Language is more than just a means of communication; it's a powerful tool that bridges the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, fostering inclusion and understanding. In South Africa, the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-brighter-futures-inaugural-sass-programme-strives-empower-tomorrows-leaders
Building brighter futures: the inaugural SASS programme strives to empower tomorrow’s leaders
2024-03-06 The Higher Education and Leadership Management (HELM) organisation launched the Student Affairs and Student Success (SASS) programme earlier this year at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni, Johannesburg. SASS is a national leadership…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-shouldnt-hang-our-wetlands-out-dry
Why we shouldn’t hang our wetlands out to dry
2024-02-07 A lack of awareness of our wetlands can have catastrophic consequences for South Africa’s biodiversity. Wetlands play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, water management and community livelihoods, but extensive agricultural expansion, urban…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-mandela-day-community-clean
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates Mandela Day with community clean-up
2024-07-26 By Loveness Hulwane Student Life at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus organised a community clean-up project on Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July. Students and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees joined hands to clean up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-how-accessible-south-africa-tourists
Transport Month: How accessible is South Africa to tourists?
2024-10-09 • Increasing the air access capacity to South Africa remains a critical aspect of the tourism agenda. • The tourism industry faces transport challenges such as public transport coverage in rural and remote areas, public transport security…http://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/3rd-international-conference
3rd International Conference
2022-09-13 3rd International Conference Facilitating Knowledge for Change (K4C) through Participatory Research and Learning CBR Workshops • International Keynotes • ECD Learning Festival 24 – 25 November 2022 The more the world grapples with complex issues arising…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/aerobics/aerobics
Aerobics
2024-06-13 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/bcom-law
BCom (Law)
2023-10-31 [tabs] BCom Law Recommended to students that have a dual interest in law and business. This degree complements the LLB, as it provides a broader perspective on, in particular, commerce. The subject groups within a BCom in Law are exactly the same as in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dialogue-south-africas-renewal-lessons-past-challenges-present
A dialogue for South Africa’s renewal: Lessons from the past, challenges of the present
2025-09-29 By Gofaone Motsamai Thirty years ago, South Africans gathered around negotiation tables to confront a painful history and chart a democratic future. It was a time of uncertainty, but also of hope, as political enemies discovered the power of dialogue to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-science-targets-inflammation-tackle-tb-and-iron-deficiency
Nutrition science targets inflammation to tackle TB and iron deficiency
2025-10-03 Nutrition can be used as a tool to control inflammation and address conditions such as tuberculosis (TB) and iron deficiency. In her recent inaugural lecture, North-West University (NWU) Prof Linda Malan drew on findings from years of research to highlight…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soil-scientists-urge-action-climate-change-takes-its-toll
Soil scientists urge action as climate change takes its toll
2025-11-17 By Gosego Phutieagae Healthy soil produces strong plants, purifies water, prevents flooding and captures carbon dioxide. Depleted soil, on the other hand, has dire consequences for biodiversity, food security and climate resilience. The North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-digital-transformation-reshaping-higher-education-south-africa